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Water is an essential element of any successful and healthy garden, though it isn't an infinite resource. And as such, we all try and do our best to conserve water and only use what we need. This can be tricky when caring for your outdoor plants in hot weather, especially when temporary use bans (aka hosepipe bans) are introduced.

That's where we can help. We’ll talk you through our top ways to use water as efficiently as possible in your garden. From recycling leftover water from your domestic chores to collecting and harvesting rainwater, we'll show you how to make sure none is wasted.

For more advice on caring for your garden during a hot spell, check out our helpful how to article.

Buying guides

Ensuring that your plants have sufficient access to water without being drowned or spoiled is something you'll need to stay on top of at all times, as the weather conditions and the needs of your garden will be shifting and changing regularly. There are a huge variety of irrigation tools available to assist with this, in this guide we'll help you to decide which ones you can use to help your garden reach its full potential.

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lexie boy from
Excellent value for moneyWould recommend this product very highly.at a very good price.

Date published: 2017-06-19

Rated 5 out of
5 by
OxonMan from
Seems a Good piece of KitI purchased this to replace an older one (from another manufacturer) where the plastic was starting to fail and thus it was falling apart. The new one is much more substantial, heavier, a bigger drum and so (within reason) can be left of the hard standing and the long hose pulled out. The hose seems good quality and thicker than my previous one. With 40m - no joints to pull apart when you wind it up. The wind up handle is substantial (much better than the previous model), so if I put one foot on the bar I can easily wind up the hose. It came with connectors and a multi spray nozzle. Time will tell on its durability. Over all - well pleased.

Date published: 2017-05-23

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Very Big H from
Cart without a hoarseOrdered on-line and delivered efficiently. Not that easy to assemble and I have suspisions as to it's longevity. Works well and doesn't leak (apart from out the end .. where its supposed to !) Allied to the 'curly-whirly' lead to supply it, and the good variable spray nozzle, it "does the biz" .. .. and now my wife isn't hoarse with swearing at the cart.

Date published: 2017-07-24

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Tperks from
Exactly what I was looking for.Exactly what I was looking for. But it wasn't until we got home that l found the other fitments. Better instructions re: what's included. Would be helpful and stop people buying them and finding out they were included. But saying that.... a great buy.

Date published: 2017-06-06

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Addional Items RequiredPurchased yesterday. For the price by comparison to others is good. Instructions state that all connections included. However, even though an outdoor screw on tap connector is provided one will still need an additional two clip-on hose end connectors to facilitate a hose connection between the tap and the hose reel assembly.

Date published: 2017-05-25

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Barford from
Good Reel - Poor HoseNeeded a bigger and easier reel to replace a 30 year old Gardena hose in enclosed reel which was becoming to hard for my wife to rewind. This reel looked as if it was better than the competition with big wheels and a long winding handle. Unfortunately only sold with 40m of Verve hose.The reel is fine but the hose is too stiff/springy to stay wound on the reel. No matter how you wind it on it uncoils and jams as you try to unwind it. Ended up putting 30 year old Gardena hose on the reel which worked really well. Anyone need 40 metres of unused hose?

Date published: 2017-07-04

Rated 2 out of
5 by
macdonut from
Cheap,flimsy rubbish!I bought this to replace an ancient Gardena which was falling to pieces after 12 years. This is an insubstantial load of rubbish, which will not last two years!. Will be returning this for a full refund and will source another Gardena. Overpriced for what it is, so represents very poor value.

Date published: 2017-05-26

Rated 1 out of
5 by
IrateKate from
Cheap plastic garbageBought this in store - cart only, no hose, for approx. £25. Extremely fiddly to assemble and made of cheap plastic. Don't waste your time, money or sanity.

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